Summaries

This 1971 top ten hit - a post-Chinese Revolution action adventure of rebels battling warlords -- is another great example of its famed director, stars, and kung-fu choreographer's talen and charisma.

A perennial Chang Cheh favorite, Anonymous Heroes focuses on two vagabond brothers, Meng Kang (David Chiang) and Tieh (Ti Lung) who, in the search for fame and fortune, join in a rebellion against a provincial general. Used to shaking down local vendors for food and gambling away their limited funds, they are recruited by a local rebel leader (Ku Feng) who promises them a glorious adventure. The rebels plan is to steal a huge cache of new rifles set to be delivered to the barracks of the local army. With the help of an officer's daughter (Ching Li), their plan starts out well, but inevitably slips toward a heroic but tragic finale.

Details

Keywords
  • martial arts
  • kung fu
  • warlord
  • revolution
  • train robbery
Genres
  • Action
  • Comedy
Release date Jul 23, 1971
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin Hong Kong
Language Mandarin
Production companies Shaw Brothers

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 43m
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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